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Todd M. Begg, Benjamin E. Orsatti authors in book published by PBI Press PITTSBURGH — Attorneys from family law firm Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC are authors in a new custody book from the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Press. Partner Todd M. Begg and associate Benjamin E. Orsatti both contributed to “Custody Law and Practice in Pennsylvania,” released earlier this year. The book contains a history of the old […]

Judges can hardly be blamed for pressuring divorce litigants to settle their cases. Settlement eases the overcrowded dockets, legal expenses can be minimized, and most parties are more satisfied when they have some measure of control over the outcome. Still, some cases cannot be settled for a variety of reasons. When divorces are litigated, judges and litigants must follow the rules. In Barnhardt v. Barnhardt, an unpublished decision of the […]

The era of blended families presents dilemmas that family lawyers might recognize but remarrying spouses do not contemplate when they say “I do (again).” After divorce, a parent’s opportunities for careeer advancement may be limited, if he or she cannot relocate geographically for work or will not be relieved of a child support obligation temporarily to pursue further education. These limitations might also impact upon new spouses who bind their […]

The family law attorneys at Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC author many articles on matrimonial law and are frequently called upon by the media for perspective and insight. Please note certain articles may require login information. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, “Consultants help clients color their worlds,” by JoAnne Klimovich Harrop, Feb. 19, 2013.

Ranking by LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell indicates high ethical capacity, professional ability PITTSBURGH — Downtown-based Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC has been selected for inclusion in the 2013 U.S. Top Ranked Law Firms by LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell. Of 250,000 firms surveyed in the United States, only 2,446 firms were selected, placing Pollock Begg among the most elite practices in the country. Over half the legal force at Pollock Begg, including […]

The family law attorneys at Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC author many articles on matrimonial law and are frequently called upon by the media for perspective and insight. Please note certain articles may require login information. Pittsburgh Business Times, “What types of features do you require in a car?” by Louis A. Corsaro, Jan. 25, 2013.